Birmingham Botanical Gardens is currently closed.
Due to the current public health state of emergency, the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board voted March 16 to close the Gardens and Garden Center, with an unspecified date for reopening, in an effort to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs, events, and activities have been canceled or postponed through April 30. Please check back for updates. We extend our sincere hopes for the good health and well-being of the entire community.

National Public Gardens Week Tours

 

IN LIGHT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATE OF EMERGENCY SURROUNDING THE CORONAVIRUS, PLEASE CHECK BACK IN MAY TO CONFIRM DATES AND TIMES OF THESE TOURS.

Please join us for our a free guided tour of the Gardens as we celebrate

National Public Gardens Week 2020

Join the Friends for a free guided Garden Highlights tour and a free Learn More About Volunteering tour as we celebrate National Public Gardens Week! Hour-long tours will start at the main entrance of the Gardens.

Garden Highlights tours
11 a.m. | Weekdays during National Public Gardens Week: May 8 and May 11–15

Learn More About Volunteering tours
9:30 a.m. | Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14

Guided Garden Highlights and other specialty tours are also available throughout the year. For information about group tour costs and scheduling for other dates, email Volunteer Coordinator Alice Thompson Moore at [email protected]. Thank you for visiting, donating, volunteering, and being a member—your support helps further our mission to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the Gardens!